Love the horse, but that trainer's irritating

[hockey2315]

Lost me at "If that was bad, your body language was almost worse."

[Quiet Chris]

I think it is just a respect issue. The sport doesn't need Dutrow but Dutrow needs the sport. He doesn't have to be Neil Drysdale but he should have a little more respect for other trainers and horses and the media.

This is a very tough sport and Dutrow should be nice to the people on his way up because I guarantee there will be a hard fall for this guy eventually and there won't be too many people getting his back.

[ELA]

Originally Posted by Quiet Chris

I think it is just a respect issue. The sport doesn't need Dutrow but Dutrow needs the sport. He doesn't have to be Neil Drysdale but he should have a little more respect for other trainers and horses and the media.

This is a very tough sport and Dutrow should be nice to the people on his way up because I guarantee there will be a hard fall for this guy eventually and there won't be too many people getting his back.

Listen, I am all for the respect for the business. I agree with that 100%, and always have. So, where should Dutrow show his respect for the business? The way he sits in front of his barn? OK, seriously -- his demeanor? There is a fine line between arrogance and confidence. Like I've often said, he is what he is and we all know what get with him.

Bob Fox always said that this is a business of self-expression. In many ways he's right. Did many people react similarly to Johnny Campo? Woody Stephens? Of course Dutrow is different, the lifestyle, drugs, and so on. I get that. Again, I am not defending Dutrow. He needs to be dealth with -- and hopefully, the industry will be able to deal with these situations in the very near future. As far as this article, I just don't see it.

Eric